Swim Team Friends,

We are 165 swimmers strong and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you to the pool! Afternoon practice starts tomorrow, Monday, May 8th. This email contains essential information to ensure you are prepared for the week.

Practice Times

• Practice schedule, Monday, May 8th – Friday, May 12th. To see the full season practice schedule Click here.

o 4:00-4:45 PM - 6&U, 7/8

o 4:45-5:30 PM - 9/10s

o 5:30PM-6:30 PM 11&UP

*It is expected that swimmers attend practice, however we understand that there may be conflicts while school and other sports activities are concluding. If your child's designated afternoon swim practice time overlaps with their school or after-school activities, please chat with us about the possibility of your child attending the next earliest practice session until the school year ends.

Pool Rules

As a swim team community, we must be respectful of pool rules established by Mountaire’s Pool Board. Please be mindful of the following:

• Pets are not allowed on pool grounds. including outside the gate of the pool where the basketball court is located. Please keep your pets at home.
• Glass is not permitted, including coffee mugs and food storage containers. Buy a Barracuda Tumbler instead to keep your coffee warm, The Barracuda Shop.
• Golf cart parking is ONLY allowed in designated golf cart parking spots, not near the entrance to the pool alongside the fence.
• All kids must head home when practice ends and we lock the gates.

Here’s what you and your swimmer can expect this first week:

• Pool water temp is 80 degrees. It will feel cold at first but the more the kids swim the faster they warm up.
• Instruction will include basics for the younger swimmers, stroke guidance for the older swimmers, and fun & games for all!
• If you purchased merchandise (excluding the team t-shirt) Team Reps will be onsite to distribute those. Team t-shirts will be distributed prior to the start of our 1st meet.

To prepare for practice, here’s some key actions/tips:

• Ensure your swimmer has the following equipment: swim cap (we will supply one team cap per swimmer), goggles, swim suit, tennis shoes, water bottle and towel. Please ensure everything brought to the pool has the child’s name on it.
• In the event of inclement weather we will communicate practice status with you via SwimTopia. You will get alerts via the SwimTopia app or via email if you don’t have the app. Inclement weather is thunder and lightning, we do have practice if it is just rain.
• Make sure you (or your sitter, grandparent, etc) know where you are going…all practices will be held at the Mountaire Park pool – 75 Bonnie Lane, Sandy Springs, GA
• Team suits do not need to be worn during practice, only at meets and time trials. If you haven't ordered your new suit, please do so here.
• Show up on time and swim-ready.

Next up on deck:

• Virtual parent all-hands meeting: Monday, May 8th 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom link to be sent under separate cover.
• Volunteer sign-up: launches Friday, May 12th
• Family Fun Night: Saturday, May 14th, RSVP here

VIP parking available for purchase in The Barracuda Shop. Don’t miss out and park a mile away, there are only a few left!

Questions?

Email [email protected].

Swim season is a fun but furious 8 weeks. We will email you each weekend highlighting news for the week ahead. We look forward to swimming with you!

Virginia Twynham & Laine Walker (Team Reps)